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Junior Volunteer Program

Volunteer Opportunities for Teens

The St. Luke’s Junior Volunteer Program is for young men and women ages 14-18 who are interested in providing service to their community through St. Luke’s. The Junior Volunteer Program provides an opportunity for volunteers to experience a hospital environment, gain customer service and leadership skills, and learn to take on responsibility, all while interacting with patients, visitors, and staff.

The Junior Volunteer office is located at St. Luke’s Boise, where interviews, orientation, trainings, and the majority of volunteer positions take place. St. Luke’s Meridian does have a Reception position available Monday through Friday from 5-7 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., and 1-5 p.m. A junior can sign up for this position after 20 hours of volunteer service and training. 

Opportunities for Junior Volunteers include:

Dismissal: Assist with wheelchair dismissal of most patients as well as deliver flowers, cards, and mail.
Monday-Friday, 5-7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-1p.m., 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1-5 p.m. (Extended shifts in summer)

Gift Shop: Assist in the Auxiliary Gift Shop. Only Junior Volunteers who have shown responsibility and dependability in other services first and who have volunteered a minimum of 50 hours may work this service.
Monday-Friday, 5-8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1- 5 p.m. (Extended shifts in summer)

Office: Juniors perform a variety of activities to assist the daily operations of the Volunteer Office, including answering phones, typing, and other special projects.
Monday-Friday, 5-7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1-5 p.m. (Extended shifts in summer)

Pediatrics: Experienced Juniors provide assistance by playing with patients and siblings on our Pediatrics (Children's) Unit, and assist staff in other ways, as needed. Requires a minimum of 50 hours of service and a demonstrated ability to be completely reliable and responsible.
Monday-Friday, 5-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon, noon-2 p.m. (Extended shifts in summer)

Reception Desk: Experienced Juniors greet visitors in the lobby, help give directions, and use a computer to provide patient information.
Monday-Friday, 5-7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1-5 p.m. (Extended shifts in summer)

Flower Delivery: Juniors deliver flowers, mail, and cards to patients.
Monday-Friday, 5-7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1-5 p.m. (Extended shifts in summer)

CCU/ICU Waiting Rooms: Only Juniors who have shown responsibility and dependability in other services and have 50 hours of service can train for this position. You will be providing service to the family members and visitors of patients who are in critical condition. Your job entails making coffee, organizing the waiting room, stocking supplies, answering the phone, and having the ability to solve problems without supervision.

Special Projects: These are events that are available throughout the year, including NICU graduation parties, Race for the Cure, the Heartwalk, and the Children’s Miracle Network. These projects give Juniors the opportunity to meet new people, learn about different departments, and experience something new.  

How To Become a Junior or Summer Volunteer:

To be considered for membership in the Junior or Summer Volunteer Programs, you must:

• be at least 14 years old at time of application
• have a minimum 2.5 grade point average (GPA)
• show verification of two MMR shots since birth
• be neat and well-groomed
• be trustworthy, dependable, honest, courteous, pleasant, and punctual
• have a professional attitude and behavior

If you are interested in becoming a St. Luke’s Junior Volunteer, download an application, or call (208) 381-2988 and ask for the Junior Volunteer coordinator.